Public university in Lusaka, Zambia, founded 1965

University of Zambia Tuition Fees 2027 for International Students

The University of Zambia was established by Act of Parliament in 1965 and took its first students on 17 March 1966. International undergraduates pay tuition of ZMW 51,363 a year for arts-based programmes, ZMW 62,890 for science-based programmes and ZMW 77,943 for medicine-based programmes, while students from SADC countries pay the Zambian rate. Applications for the 2027 intake closed on 17 April 2026.

Verified 15 Sep 2026 Sources Official site

Next deadline

Not published

The November 2027 round closed 17 Apr 2026. The next cycle is not published yet.

Tuition

ZMW 51,363 to ZMW 77,943

per year

English test

Not listed

waiver possible

Acceptance rate

Not published

Application fee

$60

International tuition	ZMW 51,363 to ZMW 77,943 per year
Application fee	$60

The University of Zambia's undergraduate fee page sets annual tuition for two groups. Zambians, refugees, students from the SADC region and resident permit holders pay ZMW 25,808 a year for arts-based programmes and ZMW 31,878 for science-based and medicine-based programmes. International students pay tuition of ZMW 51,363 a year for arts-based, ZMW 62,890 for science-based and ZMW 77,943 for medicine-based programmes. Tuition is paid in four instalments of 25%, and accommodation for students in university housing costs ZMW 5,850 a year. The page does not state the academic year. The application fee for non-Zambians is USD 60.

Sources, checked 15 September 2026